Colleges Near Plains

Colleges and universities near me in the Plains, Kansas area

There are 41 colleges within 200 miles of Plains enrolling a total of 104,961 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 1,146, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Plains. The nearest college is Seward County Community College and Area Technical School in Liberal at a distance of 22.9 miles from Plains. Driving time to these schools from Plains should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Southwestern College in Winfield which is ranked #517 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Wichita State University enrolling 16,741 students. In terms of affordability, Amarillo College in Amarillo offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,128 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Plains.
Plains, KS within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Otero Junior College
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La Junta, CO
 

Otero Junior College

Public 2 Year

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  • 972enrollment
  • $12,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

169 miles from Plains

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West Texas A & M University
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Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,997enrollment
  • $17,182net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

174 miles from Plains

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Central Christian College of Kansas
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McPherson, KS
 

Central Christian College of Kansas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 455enrollment
  • $12,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

177 miles from Plains

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Friends University
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Wichita, KS
 

Friends University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,927enrollment
  • $22,579net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 915-1090SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

179 miles from Plains

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Newman University
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Wichita, KS
 

Newman University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,787enrollment
  • $19,315net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

178 miles from Plains

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McPherson College
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McPherson, KS
 

McPherson College

Private 4 Year

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  • 788enrollment
  • $25,490net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 936-1126SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

178 miles from Plains

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Bethany College
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Lindsborg, KS
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 637enrollment
  • $29,571net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 883-1020SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

183 miles from Plains

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Hesston College
H
Hesston, KS
 

Hesston College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 308enrollment
  • $22,691net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

183 miles from Plains

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Wichita State University
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Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 16,741enrollment
  • $14,184net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1250SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

183 miles from Plains

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Bethel College North Newton
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North Newton, KS

Bethel College North Newton

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 502enrollment
  • $24,879net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 860-1090SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

186 miles from Plains

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Northern Oklahoma College
N
Tonkawa, OK
 

Northern Oklahoma College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,083enrollment
  • $7,782net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

186 miles from Plains

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National American University Wichita
N
Wichita, KS
 

National American University Wichita

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 95enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

186 miles from Plains

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Wichita Area Technical College
W
Wichita, KS
 

Wichita Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,655enrollment
  • $10,356net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Plains

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Vatterott College Wichita
V
Wichita, KS
 

Vatterott College Wichita

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 46enrollment
  • $19,357net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Plains

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University of Phoenix Wichita Campus
P
Wichita, Kansas
 

University of Phoenix Wichita Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 148enrollment
  • $19,278net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Plains

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Redlands Community College
R
El Reno, OK
 

Redlands Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,895enrollment
  • $8,040net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

189 miles from Plains

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Salina Area Technical College
S
Salina, KS
 

Salina Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,007enrollment
  • $6,045net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

192 miles from Plains

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Western Oklahoma State College
W
Altus, OK
 

Western Oklahoma State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,151enrollment
  • $10,016net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

193 miles from Plains

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Seward County Community College and Area Technical School and is 22.9 miles from Plains. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Seward County Community College and Area Technical School are $3,872 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Seward County Community College and Area Technical School has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.